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Divide 72/5 with 15/9

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 1 6/9

72/5 ÷ 15/9 is 216/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/9: 9/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 15/9 = 72/5 × 9/15
  3. = 72 × 9/5 × 15 = 648/75
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 216/25
  5. In mixed form: 816/25

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